Gateway to the Canadian Rockies – Cycling and Walking Vancouver

Gateway to the Rockies – Cycling and Walking Vancouver

Vancouver, British Columbia

By John McKiernan
Staff Writer

Despite being British Columbia’s biggest city, Vancouver is still very accessible for those who wish to get around by the strength of their own legs only. Whereas Banff and other Canadian Rockies towns are sometimes considered too hilly for novice cyclists, Vancouver is full of people who love to get around on two wheels. Below is a list of the cycling pathways in the city.

Walking Vancouver

Don’t just take our opinion on Vancouver as a walkable city. In 2008, it was awarded the prestigious, if a little odd, award of Best Walking City in Canada by the Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine (CFPM). Take that Toronto!

The reason Vancouver was recognized as a great walking city is down to a few things. Most importantly, the streets are designed to give pedestrians the highest priority. Drivers are constantly reminded to be careful while driving through the city. Not only is it a cheap and healthy option to get around the city; it is also a safe one.